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by Kate Kosturski, Head Editor, INALJ Rhode Island<\/a> and Volunteer Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n

Music as Motivator – Rock Out To Rock On With Your Bad Self<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"kate_kosturski_photo2\"<\/a>\u201cMusic has always been a matter of Energy to me, a question of Fuel. Sentimental people call it Inspiration, but what they really mean is Fuel. I have always needed Fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio.\u201d \u00a0<\/em>– Hunter S. Thompson.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!\u201d – <\/em>J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone.<\/p>\n

There is no doubt that music can be the food of emotion. \u00a0How often do you hear Don Henley\u2019s \u201cThe Boys of Summer<\/a>\u201d and think about beaches and that lost summer romance when you were 13? Does \u201cDancing in the Street\u201d make you want to get up and do just that? \u00a0\u00a0Are there songs that just put you in a good mood, no matter what is going on in life? (For me, it\u2019s anything Elton John and the Sirius XM 80s on 8 channel.)<\/p>\n

My last blog post<\/a> talked about self-care during the job search, and finding the right music is also part of this equation. It can push you farther, faster, higher. \u00a0It\u2019s why athletes are never seen without their Beats headphones – it helps them get into their competitive space.<\/p>\n

So, what helps you get into your competitive job searching space? \u00a0\u00a0I asked several librarians (including some of our fellow INALJ Head Editors), and we built for you the <\/strong>\u201cOur Daily Motivation\u201d Spotify playlist<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0\u00a0Check it out (if you don\u2019t have Spotify, you can create a free account and listen on the web) \u00a0and if you have suggestions for your own motivating music, comment here and (pending availability on Spotify), we can add it!<\/p>\n

Note: Some of our songs may be of the Not Safe For Work variety, so if you\u2019re listening at the office, have your headphones handy or close the office door and keep the volume low!
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Holly Boyer (INALJ Virginia)<\/a>: \u00a0My new summer jam is “Dreaming” by Smallpools. Beyonce’s “Partition”, Phantogram “Fall In Love”, Drop City Yacht Club “Crickets”, Cobra Starship “You Make Me Feel…”<\/p>\n

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Rachel Loria (INALJ Colorado):<\/a> \u00a0Paula Cole is definitely my guilty-pleasure pep up pop music! “I don’t Wanna Wait” also happens to remind me of my Dawson’s Creek days, which is an added bonus<\/p>\n

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Fallon Bleich (INALJ Arkansas)<\/a>: \u00a0\u00a0I’m sort of embarrassedly admitting this, but Lil John’s “Turn Down for What” pumps me up for some reason. On the not embarrassing side, anything that would be played in a club? That’s my jam. Everything from Britney Spears to Beyonce to EDM to Euro-pop (Robyn especially) to remixes of slow songs. They just make me want to dance and be happy. Also, Pharrell’s “Happy”. I know, it’s overplayed, but I can’t help but be happy to it.<\/p>\n

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Leigh Meredith (INALJ Pennsylvania)<\/a>: \u00a0My biggest motivational music is punk rock music because its very upbeat and keeps me going. I listen to a few different stations on Pandora to keep me going. Here’s 3 of my favs as of recent that really keep me going: This One’s On Me-I am the Avalanche-This song is about having a drink and having a good time, so I know if I keep my work until Friday I will get my drink \u00a0True Believers-The Bouncing Souls-This song is about believing in yourself so it keeps me believing in myself, because I need to make a habit of doing that. Sweatpants-Childish Gambino- This is Donald Glovers most confident song since he’s started rapping, so keeps me confident throughout my day, The lyric Yeah I’m winning yeah yeah I’m winning just sticks with me, because well I’m winning<\/p>\n

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Ashley Mancill (INALJ Alabama)<\/a>: <\/strong>I listen to Pharrell’s “Happy” before I go to work (don’t ask.) “Ego” by Beyonc\u00e9 also has an empowering effect.<\/p>\n

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Naomi House (INALJ founder)<\/a>:\u00a0 I created a list waaaay back in the day of suggestions by INALJ fans, called Music to Job Hunt By<\/a>.\u00a0 You should totally, check it out!<\/p>\n

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Suggestions From Other Librarians<\/strong><\/p>\n